Hawks Nest State Park Tramway Upper & Lower Terminal

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is seeking a construction contractor for the Hawks Nest State Park Tramway Upper & Lower Terminal project through a Centralized Request for Quote (CRFQ) solicitation. The project involves constructing new upper and lower tramway terminals located at 49 Hawks Nest Park Road in Ansted, Calhoun County, with comprehensive renovation and infrastructure improvements. Specific deliverables include building new loading platforms, installing canopies, constructing railings and stairs, upgrading electrical services, and performing associated site work. Contractors must complete substantial project completion within 120 days and final completion within 150 days of contract award. The procurement follows solicitation number CRFQ 0310 DNR2500000006, with bid responses originally due on November 21, 2024, but extended to December 10, 2024, at 1:30 PM ET. The project requires a 5% bid bond, compliance with local labor market hiring requirements (75% local labor), workers' compensation insurance, and a drug-free workplace policy. Award will be made to the lowest qualified responsible bidder meeting all project specifications.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract will be invoiced through the Division of Natural Resources Parks & Recreation-PEM Section in South Charleston, West Virginia. While no incumbent vendor information was provided, the project involves constructing new facilities that will integrate with the existing Hawks Nest State Park Tramway infrastructure. The project requires coordination with park officials to minimize operational disruptions, with work hours restricted to 8 AM to 7 PM seven days a week. A 10% retainage will be held on all completed work, which may be reduced upon substantial completion. Contractors must provide comprehensive warranties, workmanship/maintenance bonds, and maintain required insurance coverage. Laydown areas will be coordinated with park officials, primarily located in the main parking lot with limited space at the lower tram site. Though no specific budget range was disclosed, the project involves significant construction and infrastructure improvements across both upper and lower tramway terminals.